2000-06Resolution 2000 — 06
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH
THE BUFFALO GROVE CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AND RECOGNITION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove deems it in the public interest to encourage volunteerism
and involvement of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, there are within the Village of Buffalo Grove numerous individuals and organizations
that provide great benefits to the community, and serve as leaders and role models to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove shall establish the Buffalo Grove Civic Involvement and
Recognition Commission to recognize and support these individuals and organizations; and stimulate
their involvement in community affairs; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle shall also serve as an opportunity to recognize individuals and to seek
out potential volunteers for Village Commissions and Committees; and
WHEREAS, the Village shall continue to bolster and strength its Commissions and Committees,
and provide enhanced training and support to allow them to better serve the community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, that there is hereby established the Buffalo Grove Civic
Involvement and Recognition Commission. The Commission shall be subject to Chapter 2.03 of the
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
The Commission shall be composed of a minimum of five individuals; the Chair shall be
appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Village Board.
The Commission shall be in operation for one year, at which time the President and Board of
Trustees shall review the mission and objectives of the Commission and make a recommendation to
establish the Buffalo Grove Civic Involvement and Recognition Commission by Ordinance. The goals of
the commission shall include:
A. Identify and compile and maintain a directory of community organizations and institutions
including but not limited to Voluntary service organizations, charitable organizations,
Churches and Synagogues, Community foundations, men's and women's clubs, and other
similar organizations and institutions that serve members of our community.
B. Formulate recommendations on stimulating involvement and participation in community
affairs and relating to communicating and promoting and supporting mutual participation by
members of community and organizations and institutions in activities of Village and providing
mutual support as needed amongst and between community organizations and institutions.
C. Recommend new activities and programs to promote community pride and which build on
sense of community within the Village.
D. Foster and promote cooperation and support among governmental and non - governmental
bodies within the Village.
E. Provide input and feedback to and from Boards, Commissions and Committees of the Village
or other public bodies through liaisons to some of said bodies.
F. Make recommendations on giving special or warranted recognition to community members or
community organizations and institutions.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. This Resolution
shall not be codified.
PASSED this 24th day of January, 2000.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal. Reid, Braiman Glover Berman
NAYES: 1 - Hendricks
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: January 24, 2000
APPROVED: January 24, 2000
ATTEST:
Vi( ge Clerk Elliott Hartstein, Village President
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